Due to the forecasted windy weather instead of going to Stocks and fishing from a boat, we retreated to the not quite as windy Raygill fishery near Colne. There are two trout lakes and two course lakes at the fishery a well stocked shop and a cafe that serves great all day breakfasts. The fishing was a challenge, the constant crosswind and rain making life a little uncomfortable and fishing a bit complicated. If you could get your fly in the water however, there were plenty of fish to be had in the shallows. Most of us wet our nets with a fish or two by the end of the day and we all agreed that this place is worth another trip in milder conditions.
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| My only fish of the day! |
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| There are a couple of boats for hire, but it was definitely a no go today. |
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| Go on Mike you can do it! |
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| Best fish of the day from Dave at 3.5lb. And I was reliably informed that it fought its fins off. |
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| The fly you need to catch a 3.5lb Raygill fighter. |
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| When the weather got too much, we entertained ourselves by feeding these beauts with trout pellets at 20p a shot. |
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| A nice blue for Phil who as per usual had a few! |
